72 11 302 Removing And Installing/Replacing All Seat Belts (Comfort)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM FOR PARCEL SHELF
Remove REAR SEAT

WARNING:

Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.

Incorrect handling may trigger the pyrotechnical seatbelt tensioner or side airbag and thereby cause injuries.

Switch off ignition!

Release screws (1) on left and right.

Remove upper strap (2) on left and right.

Installation:

Guide lug of belt retractor must be seated in opening in body.

Unscrew nut (3).

Remove upper strap (4).

Installation:

Tightening torque: 72 11 20AZ . See SEAT BELTS for specs.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Belt Nut And Screw

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Release screws (1).

Remove lower strap (2) on left and right.

Remove lower strap (3) (except E67).

Installation (except E67):

Holder for lower strap (3) must be fitted below lower strap on right (2).

Tightening torque: 72 11 21AZ . See SEAT BELTS for specs.

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Strap On Left And Right

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